Last year, while driving back to New Jersey after visiting my Mom in Florida, I was listening to a talk radio program in which they were discussing audio-books. They discussed the nuances of how the experience varied depending on whether Read more…
Is it just me, or when watching or reading Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”, did you think you were watching the evening news? Have we become “The 4th Reich”? Why do we just sit back and let ourselves be dictated Read more…
The Herd of Elephants in the Room I think people are generally unaware of the herd of elephants present in the room during a visit with your doctor. These elephants have to disappear, at least into the background, if we Read more…
This article is a review of the TetraPond UVC-5 GreenFree Ultraviolet Clarifier. For most of the 30 years I have had my 90 gallon, kidney shaped pond, I have left it “natural”. That is, no filter or pumps. I have Read more…
This is a review of the Harbor Freight 10 Inch sliding compound miter saw (Chicago Electric Power Tools – Item #61972). Using this coupon the tool was very inexpensive. I first used a battery operated sliding compound miter saw (different brand) a Read more…
Solar Charging Station Project This article describes the planning and construction of our club’s solar charging station. I recently joined a second RC Club closer to my house. The club recently had a major turnover of the club officers and is Read more…
I have enjoyed a 75 gallon reef-ready Oceanic aquarium in my TV room for over the past 30 years. However one of the things that has been somewhat annoying has been the background noise it produces. There are 3 pumps: Read more…
I am constantly amazed by government website stupidity. Earlier this week I received my Scooter (2016 Honda Forza) registration renewal.? They offer the option to renew online.? So I went to the specified URL (www.njmvc.gov) and attempted to register online.? Read more…
I received this skimmer yesterday, assembled it, and today replaced my Lifereef SVS 24 in sump skimmer with it. So, here’s the background about what is going on. Several years ago I couldn’t get the venturi unblocked on the Lifereef Read more…